Senior / Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

Entrust Corporation; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 129,650 - 190,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid personal time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Entrust Corporation is looking for a Staff Firmware Engineer in Shakopee, MN to work on firmware for systems that print and personalize credit cards, passports, and more. The role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded firmware components.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in embedded software, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in C++ or C. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, up to 12 paid holidays, and a hybrid work model after the initial six months.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with embedded software or firmware in a product development environment.
• Extensive experience (6+ years) with embedded C++ and/or C.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware for embedded controller systems.
• Collaborate on design trade-offs in a team environment.
• Create product enhancements based on requirements.

Skills

Embedded software/firmware

C++ or C

Linux

Embedded systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Yocto Project/OpenEmbedded

Subversion

Git

Job description

Position Overview

Entrust is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to work within our product development team. The role focuses on firmware for systems that print and personalize credit cards, passports, driver’s licenses, national IDs and more.

Responsibilities

• Design and architecture of system firmware for embedded controller systems.
• Design, develop, code, test, debug, implement and document embedded firmware components or applications.
• Develop firmware for digital, analog, RF, power, and motion control systems.
• Participate in design and code reviews, hardware/software integration and development testing.
• Collaborate on design trade-offs in a team environment.
• Communicate status to management, peers, and team members.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, practices and standards.
• Continuously improve work processes for team efficiencies.
• Resolve product issues through code modifications, testing and coordination with support teams.
• Create product enhancements from requirements with emphasis on system-wide benefit, risk impact, iterative design and testing.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with embedded software, hardware or firmware in a product development environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical degree.
• Extensive experience (6+ years) with C++ and/or C in an embedded development environment.
• Experience with embedded Linux, VxWorks or other embedded real‑time operating systems.
• Experience with Yocto Project/OpenEmbedded for Linux system development.
• Experience with development processes, methodologies and tools.
• Experience with revision control systems such as Subversion or Git.
• Experience with unit and integration test methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and engineering judgment skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to prepare written specifications.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization for the US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in Linux kernel development.
• Experience in motor control, smartcard technology, color printing technology, RFID technology, security concepts (encryption, PKI, vulnerability mitigation), laser control, networking protocols, scripting languages.
• Proficiency using AI tools to assist with code generation, analysis, documentation and scripting.
• Ability to work autonomously with cross‑functional team members.

Location and Work Arrangement

This role requires five days in the office for the first six months, then the option to transition to a hybrid schedule of three days per week onsite in Minneapolis, MN. Entrust operates with a distributed workforce.

Compensation

Anticipated starting base pay: $129,650–$190,153 per year (base) in the primary posting location. Compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. The position is eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan.

Benefits

Eligible colleagues and dependents receive comprehensive health and well‑being programs, including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and education reimbursement.

Entrust Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.